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Bert & Ernie: Same & Different
Appreciating what makes us different helps us grow, and that’s what friends are for!
Listen to Bert and Ernie celebrate their friendship…disagreements and all. The pair can teach us a lot about celebrating similarities and differences, and understanding others’ perspectives. After watching the video a few times, try this exercise at home to explore what makes this classic friendship so special!
Draw two overlapping circles (a Venn diagram) on a sheet of paper, and write “Ernie” above one and “Bert” above the other. Using the video as a guide, write everything you know about Bert and Ernie (“Bert likes to sleep,” “Ernie likes to stay up and talk,” “Bert is clean,” “Ernie is messy,” and so on), with the qualities they share in the section of the circle that overlaps (“They are kind.” “They like playing with each other.” “They can both sing.”)
![Julia and Julia's family helping the community.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PSEG-Video-HelpingHomeNeighbohood-667x500.jpg)
Helping at Home, Helping the Neighborhood
Little acts can make a big difference.
![Little Neighbors Can Do Big Things.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PSEG-Video-LittleNeighborsBigThings-667x500.jpg)
Little Neighbors Can Do Big Things
A new friend joins the Little Neighbors Club!
![Abby and Maggie Cadabby helping the community.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PSEG-Video-LittleHelpersBigHelping-667x500.jpg)
Little Helpers, Big Helping
Kids are never too little to make a big difference!
![Printable Helping Caring.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PSEG-Printable-HelpingCaring-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Helping and Caring
Use this checklist with children to set small goals together and help your community!
![Printable Julias Community Mural.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PSEG-Printable-JuliasCommunityMural-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Julia’s Community Mural
There are so many ways to be kind, caring, and helpful in our communities!
![Printable Playground Helpers.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PSEG-Printable-PlaygroundHelpers-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Playground Helpers
Help the Twiddlebugs find their lost materials to build their playground!
![A Grown-up and child helping out in a community garden.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Webinar_LittleNeighbors-667x500.jpg)
Little Neighbors: Fostering Community Connection, Engagement, and Exploration